Maintain your health?

How do you maintain your health by evaluting medical information, and recognizing problems early?Maintain your health?
You can maintain your health by going in for regular check-ups and having good communication with your doctor. I hope that you have a doctor that you trust and have a good relationship with. He/she will be able to recommend what you need to watch out for based on your family's medical history. Example - my family is prone to cancer (my mom died at age 25 from breast cancer). I've been diligent about going in for regular check ups and mammograms. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, but thankfully, it was caught early and I am looking forward to a long and healthy future. You also might want to consult with a nutritional consultant to make sure that your diet is meeting your needs and that you're eating the right things to help maintain your health. Another person you might also want to consult with is a qualified personal trainer that will help you start and maintain a regular physical exercise program - regardless of whether or not your weight is a concern.
By scheduling and keeping doctor's appointments and asking questions. ie Do I need a bone density test? If the answer is yes, take care of it. You have to do your homework and be agressive. The doctors aren't going to track you down. Pay close attention to family history. That is a good starting point.